India, Oct. 27 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday, October 26 wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding an immediate high-level investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Maharashtra Police into allegations that Rs 500 crore was paid to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. He also urged that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) be invoked in connection with the alleged payout.

In a two-page letter, Raut referred to an audio clip released by Jarange Patil on October 20, in which the activist allegedly made claims about the money. Raut described the clip as clear and undeniable proof.

Raut urged Shah to direct both agencies to thoroughly probe the source of the Rs 500 crore fund and trace its move...